Pipefitter Trades Trainee: Shipyard Career Start

General Dynamics; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA seeks a Trades Trainee Pipefitter to begin a rewarding career in shipyard maintenance and repair. This 20-week program combines class time with hands-on training to prepare you to support Navy customers and work on ships and bases.

The position runs 0600 to 1445, with a 45-minute lunch. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; trade school is preferred, and you must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
• Trade school education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete designated training program(s) and obtain required certifications.
• Organize, arrange, and maintain order in stockrooms and other material staging areas.
• Ensure that you are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to accomplish.
• Perform job safely, with the ability to recognize and avoid potential safety hazards and maintain quality control at all times.
• Demonstrate good housekeeping skills to maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment and to ensure that job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
• Follow established policies and procedures, including but not limited to timekeeping procedures.
• Be fully aware of emergency and evacuation procedures, to include muster locations and the supervisors’ requirement to account for personnel.
• Know and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for assigned work.
• Ability to navigate a ship and understand compartment designation, where applicable.
• Must have basic knowledge of math.
• Follow directions from a lead mechanic.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Communication

Results Driven

Initiative

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school education

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA seeks a Trades Trainee Pipefitter to begin a rewarding career in shipyard maintenance and repair. This 20-week program combines class time with hands-on training to prepare you to support Navy customers and work on ships and bases.

The position runs 0600 to 1445, with a 45-minute lunch. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; trade school is preferred, and you must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.